1984 Durand Champion Squad
In 1980, club won Federation Cup for the second time (joint winner) and Durand Cup defeating Mohammedan Sporting Club by 1-0. Kolkata Football League was abandoned due to the tragic incident on 16th August derby match at Eden Gardens, where 16 football lovers died at the incident. To pay honour to these football lovers, later this day has been declared as the ‘Football Lovers Day’ and has been celebrated through a blood donation camp. This year Umapati Kumar was elected as the President of the club(1980–1990).
In 1981, club again showed excellent performance by winning Federation Cup consecutively for three times defeating Mohammedan Sporting Club by 2-0, IFA Shield (jointly), Rovers Cup defeating Mohammedan Sporting Club by 2-0 and Sait Nagji Trophy.
In 1982, Mohun Bagan won IFA Shield defeating Mohammedan Sporting Club by 2-1 and thus created a record of six consecutive wins, Durand Cup (jointly), Federation Cup defeating Mafatlal Mills by 1-0 and Darjeeling Gorkha Brigade Gold Cup.
In 1983, Mohun Bagan became the champion in First Division Calcutta League but lost to Mohammedan Sporting Club and JCT Mills in the final of Federation Cup and Durand Cup respectively. To pay tribute to the “Chinese Wall” Gostho Paul a statue was established in today’s Gostho Paul sarani in this year. This year Chuni Goswami got the Padmashree Award.
In 1984 P K Banerjee returned back as the coach of Mohun Bagan. This year club won the First Division Calcutta League, Bordoloi Trophy, Sikkim Governor’s Gold Cup and Durand Cup defeating East Bengal by 1-0.
In 1985, club won Sikkim Governor’s Gold Cup, Durand Cup defeating JCT and Rovers Cup defeating Salgaocar SC by 2-0 but lost to East Bengal in the Federation Cup final.
In 1986, Mohun Bagan won First Division Calcutta League, Federation Cup defeating East Bengal and Sikkim Governor’s Gold Cup but lost to Dempo SC in Rovers Cup Final. In this year Mohun Bagan won Durand cup for three consecutive years again.
Club won IFA Shield beating Punjab Police by 2-1 in 1987 and Federation Cup defeating Salgaocar SC by 2-0 but lost to Mohammedan Sporting Club and JCT Mills in the final of Rovers Cup and Durand cup respectively.
In 1988, Mohun Bagan could not manage to maintain the same rhythm as in the previous years and won only the Rovers Cup defeating East Bengal by 1-0. In this year Mohun Bagan
In 1989, Mohun Bagan won the IFA Shield defeating TFA by 1-0, Sikkim Governor’s Gold Cup and All Airlines Gold Cup. Mohun Bagan also reached the final of Durand cup but lost to East Bengal in tiebreaker. This year was the club’s Centenary Year and to pay honour to 1911 shield victory Government of India issued a postage stamp and the then AIFF president Mr. Priyaranjan Dasmunsi announced Mohun Bagan as the ‘National Club of India’. A torch rally was organised on this occasion. People from all strata, irrespective of class and creed from youth to the old age spontaneously joined in the historic torch rally depicting the glorious centenary celebration. The atmosphere totally resembled a festive spirit as beagles, flowers and conch-shells echoed the surroundings thus mesmerizing the huge gathering. In the solemn presence of club President Shri Umapati Kumar and Secretary Shri Sailen Manna, Gouri Nath Shastri ignited the silver bodied torch.